OCBC Group s Fourth Quarter Earnings Up 8% to S$715 million, Bringing Full Year 2013 Net Profit After Tax to S$2.77 billion

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1 Media Release OCBC Group s Fourth Quarter Earnings Up 8% to S$715 million, Bringing Full Year 2013 Net Profit After Tax to S$2.77 billion Fourth quarter results driven by 22% increase in earnings from banking operations Singapore, 14 February 2014 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited ( OCBC Bank ) reported a net profit after tax of S$715 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 ( 4Q13 ), 8% higher than S$663 million a year ago ( 4Q12 ). This was underpinned by a 22% year-on-year increase in net profit after tax from our banking operations that included record quarterly earnings from our Malaysian and Indonesian banking subsidiaries which grew 37% and 17% respectively in local currency terms (34% and 6% in SGD terms). The Group s net profit after tax for the financial year ended 31 December 2013 ( FY13 ) was S$2.77 billion. The strong momentum from our customer-related businesses lifted net interest income and fee income to record high levels. Our Malaysian and Indonesian banking subsidiaries also reported record full year results, while our insurance subsidiary Great Eastern Holdings ( GEH ) achieved strong underlying business growth. Excluding non-core divestment gains of S$1.17 billion a year ago ( FY12 ), core net profit after tax was 2% lower, as the strong customer-related business results throughout the year were offset by lower net trading income and unrealised mark-to-market losses from GEH s Non-Participating Fund. Fourth Quarter Performance Net interest income achieved a new quarterly high from robust asset and deposit growth, rising 12% to S$1.03 billion. Non-interest income was lower at S$679 million, down 10% from S$757 million in 4Q12. This was largely attributed to lower net trading income that fell 49% to S$69 million and lower life assurance profit that declined 22% to S$165 million. Fees and commissions rose 12% to S$341 million, led by higher wealth management, loan-related and trade-related fees. Operating expenses for the quarter declined 1% to S$713 million and net allowances were unchanged year-on-year at S$68 million. Compared to the previous quarter, net profit after tax from banking operations grew 11% as a result of increases in net interest income and net trading income. The Group s net profit after tax was 6% lower, which was attributed to a decline in profit from life assurance. Co.Reg.no.: W 1

2 Full Year Performance Spurred by strong growth in both loans and deposits, full year net interest income was a record S$3.88 billion, 4% higher than S$3.75 billion a year ago. Customer loans rose 18% year-on-year to S$170 billion from broad-based growth in Singapore and key overseas markets, which was led by trade finance and loans to the housing and building & construction sectors. Net interest margin for FY13 was stable at 1.64% over the four quarters in Compared to the previous year, net interest margin declined 13 basis points as a result of the persistently low interest rate environment and the repricing of existing mortgage loans in response to market competition. This was partially mitigated by an improvement in corporate and commercial loan spreads and lower costs from deposit funding. Our customer-related businesses recorded strong growth momentum, which increased trade finance income by 12% and treasury income from customer flows by 26% year-on-year. Fee and commission income rose 13% from S$1.20 billion in FY12 to reach a record S$1.36 billion, contributed by income growth in wealth management, loan-related, fund management and credit cards. Net gains from the sale of investment securities increased 46% to S$133 million. These income increases were however offset by a 49% drop in net trading income to S$262 million. Profit from life assurance also fell 13% to S$599 million from S$692 million a year ago, mainly from unrealised mark-to-market losses in GEH s Non-Participating Fund. GEH s underlying insurance business recorded strong growth in weighted new business premiums and new business embedded value. The Group s overall non-interest income, excluding divestment gains, declined 5% to S$2.74 billion from S$2.90 billion a year ago. The Group s overall income from wealth management activities (comprising income from insurance, private banking, asset management, stockbroking and sales of other wealth management products) grew to a new high of S$1.93 billion, an increase of 5% from S$1.84 billion a year ago. As a share of total income, wealth management activities contributed 29%, compared with 28% in FY12. OCBC s private banking business maintained its strong growth trajectory, with assets under management increasing 8% to US$46 billion (S$58 billion) as at 31 December 2013 from US$43 billion (S$52 billion) a year ago. Operating expenses were well-managed, up 3% at S$2.78 billion compared to S$2.70 billion in FY12. Staff costs increased 4% to S$1.72 billion, reflecting a 3% rise in headcount to support business expansion in our key markets, annual salary increments and higher incentive compensation linked to business volume growth. The cost-to-income ratio was 42.0% in FY13, compared with 40.6% a year ago, mainly as a result of the lower contribution from market-related trading and insurance income. Allowances for loans and other assets were S$266 million, 2% lower than S$271 million in FY12, while the non-performing loans ( NPL ) ratio improved to 0.7% from 0.8% a year ago. Return on equity, based on core earnings, was 11.6% in FY13, compared with 12.5% a year ago. Core earnings per share for the year was 78.0 cents, compared with 79.1 cents in FY12. Co.Reg.no.: W 2

3 Allowances and Asset Quality Net allowances for loans and other assets were S$266 million in FY13, a decline of 2% compared with S$271 million a year ago. Specific allowances for loans, net of recoveries and writebacks, fell 29% to S$81 million from S$115 million a year ago. Specific allowances remained low at 5 basis points of loans, compared to 8 basis points of loans in FY12. Portfolio allowances increased 24% to S$183 million from S$148 million a year ago, in line with strong loan growth. The Group s asset quality and coverage ratios remained sound. As at 31 December 2013, total nonperforming assets ( NPAs ) stood at S$1.30 billion, 11% higher year-on-year but 2% lower against the previous quarter. The NPL ratio as at 31 December 2013 was 0.7%, an improvement against 0.8% a year ago and the previous quarter. The Group s total cumulative allowances provided a healthy coverage of 134% of total NPAs and 310% of total unsecured NPAs as at 31 December Subsidiaries Results Our key subsidiaries contributed positively to the Group s strong customer-related business growth. GEH continued to achieve strong underlying insurance business growth, with weighted new business premiums and new business embedded value up 27% and 22% respectively year-on-year. This was driven by sustained momentum across all sales channels in Singapore and Malaysia. The close collaboration between GEH and the OCBC Group also continued to yield robust bancassurance growth. GEH reported a net profit after tax of S$675 million. Excluding divestment gains, net profit after tax was 12% lower compared to S$768 million a year ago, as strong growth in its underlying insurance business was more than offset by unrealised mark-to-market losses in its Non-Participating Fund. As a result, GEH s core net profit after tax contribution to the Group was S$542 million, excluding divestment gains and deducting amortisation of intangible assets and non-controlling interests. This was down 13% from S$622 million a year ago. OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad reported a record set of results. Full year net profit after tax was MYR946 million (S$374 million), 17% higher than MYR811 million (S$328 million) in FY12. This was achieved through broad-based income growth driven by a 52% increase in Islamic Financing Income, a 2% increase in net interest income and a 2% growth in non-interest income. Operating expenses rose 3% from the previous year while allowances were 29% lower. There was robust loan growth of 17% year-on-year, with the NPL ratio at 2.3%. Bank OCBC NISP likewise reported a record net profit after tax of IDR1,143 billion (S$137 million), up 25% from IDR915 billion (S$122 million) a year ago. Total income rose 18% year-on-year, underpinned by net interest income growth of 22% and a 5% increase in non-interest income. Operating expenses were 14% higher while allowances increased 5%. Total customer loans were significantly higher by 21% year-on-year and the NPL ratio improved from 0.9% a year ago to 0.7%. Co.Reg.no.: W 3

4 Capital and Funding Position The Group continued to maintain a strong capital and funding position. Customer deposits were S$196 billion as at 31 December 2013, 19% higher than S$165 billion a year ago and up 8% from S$181 billion of the previous quarter. The loans-to-deposits ratio as at 31 December 2013 was 85.7%, lower compared to 86.2% a year ago and 88.4% of the previous quarter. As at 31 December 2013, the Common Equity Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio ( CAR ) was 14.5% and Tier 1 CAR and Total CAR were 14.5% and 16.3% respectively. Based on MAS transitional Basel III rules for 2013, these ratios were well above the respective regulatory minima of 4.5%, 6% and 10%. Final Dividend The Board has proposed a final tax-exempt dividend of 17 cents per share, bringing the FY13 total dividend to 34 cents per share, an increase from 33 cents in FY12. This represents a payout ratio of 42%, which is within our target guidance range of 40% to 50% of the Group s core net profit after tax. The Scrip Dividend Scheme will be applicable to the final dividend, giving shareholders the option to receive the dividend in the form of shares. The issue price of the shares will be set at a 10% discount to the average of the daily volume-weighted average prices during the price determination period from 28 April to 30 April 2014, both dates inclusive. CEO s Comments Commenting on the Group s performance and outlook, CEO Samuel Tsien said: Our full year performance underscores the solid fundamentals of our banking, insurance and wealth management franchise. The strong momentum across our customer-related businesses was maintained throughout the year, which substantially offset the lower income from market-related trading and insurance activities. Looking ahead, our overall outlook remains optimistic, given the positive macroeconomic environment and the underlying growth prospects in our key markets. We will continue to grow prudently, make the best use of our resources, work comfortably within our regulatory obligations and invest in our network and capabilities to support our customers. With our strong financial position and established customer franchise in our chosen markets, we are wellplaced to continue delivering long-term shareholder value. Co.Reg.no.: W 4

5 About OCBC Bank OCBC Bank is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody s. It was ranked by Bloomberg Markets as the world s strongest bank in 2011 and OCBC Bank and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services. OCBC Bank s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has a network of over 450 branches and representative offices in 17 countries and territories, including more than 330 branches and offices in Indonesia that are operated by its subsidiary, Bank OCBC NISP. OCBC Bank's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the largest insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia by assets. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia. Private banking services are provided by subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which continued to gain industry recognition including being voted Outstanding Private Bank in Asia Pacific in 2013 by Private Banker International. For more information, please visit For more information, please contact: Koh Ching Ching Head, Group Corporate Communications Tel: (65) Fax: (65) Collins Chin Head, Investor Relations Tel: (65) Fax: (65) Co.Reg.no.: W 5

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7 To Our Shareholders The Board of Directors of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited ( OCBC ) reports the following: Audited Financial Results for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2013 For the financial year ended 31 December 2013, Group reported net profit after tax was S$2.77 billion. Details of the audited financial results are in the accompanying Group Financial Report. Ordinary Dividend A final tax exempt dividend of 17 cents per share has been recommended for the financial year Including the interim net dividend of 17 cents per share paid in August 2013, total dividends for financial year 2013 would amount to 34 cents per share, an increase of 3% over the 33 cents paid for financial year Closure of Books The books closure date is 30 April Please refer to the separate announcement titled Notice of Books Closure and Application of Scrip Dividend Scheme to FY13 Final Dividend released by the Bank today. Scrip Dividend Scheme The Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited Scrip Dividend Scheme, which was approved by the Shareholders of the Bank at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 8 June 1996, will be applicable to the final dividend. The issue price for the new shares, to be allotted to shareholders who have elected to receive scrip for the final dividend, will be set at a 10% discount to the average of the daily volume-weighted average prices of the shares for each of the market days during the price determination period between 28 April 2014 (ex-dividend date) to 30 April 2014 (the books closure date), both dates inclusive. Further details can be found in a separate announcement titled Application of Scrip Dividend Scheme to FY13 Final Dividend released by the Bank today. Preference Dividends On 20 December 2013, the Bank paid semi-annual tax exempt dividends on its non-cumulative nonconvertible preference shares as follows: Class G Preference Shares at 4.2% (2012: 4.2%) per annum and Class M Preference Shares at 4.0% (2012: 4.0%) per annum. Total amount of dividends paid for the Class G and Class M Preference Shares were S$8.3 million and S$20.1 million respectively. Peter Yeoh Secretary Singapore, 14 February 2014 More details on the results are available on the Bank s website at Co. Reg. no.: W

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9 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited Financial Year 2013 Group Financial Report Incorporated in Singapore Company Registration Number: W

10 CONTENTS Financial Summary 2 Financial Review Net Interest Income 5 Non-Interest Income 7 Operating Expenses 8 Allowances for Loans and Other Assets 9 Loans and Advances 10 Non-Performing Assets 11 Cumulative Allowances for Assets 13 Deposits 14 Debt Issued 14 Capital Adequacy Ratios 15 Unrealised Valuation Surplus 16 Performance by Business Segment 17 Performance by Geographical Segment 22 Half-Yearly Income and Profit 22 Financial Statements Audited Consolidated Income Statement 23 Audited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 24 Audited Balance Sheets 25 Audited Statement of Changes in Equity Group For the financial year ended 31 December For the three months ended 31 December 2013 (Unaudited) 27 Audited Statement of Changes in Equity Bank For the financial year ended 31 December For the three months ended 31 December 2013 (Unaudited) 28 Audited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 29 Share Capital and Options on Shares in the Bank 30 Other Matters 31 Subsequent Events 31 Attachment: Independent Auditors Report Notes: 1. Certain comparative figures have been restated to conform with the current period s presentation. 2. Amounts less than S$0.5 million are shown as nm denotes not meaningful Financial Results 1

11 FINANCIAL SUMMARY OCBC Group prepares its financial statements in accordance with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards ( FRS ) as required by the Singapore Companies Act, including the modification to FRS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement requirement on loan loss provisioning under Notice to Banks No. 612 Credit Files, Grading and Provisioning issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The following new/revised financial reporting standards and interpretations were applied with effect from 1 January 2013: FRS 1 (Amendments): FRS 19 (Amendments): FRS 107 (Amendments): FRS 113 Improvements to FRSs 2012 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income Employee Benefits Disclosures: Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Fair Value Measurement FRS 113 replaces the fair value measurement guidance contained in individual FRSs with a single source of fair value measurement guidance. It provides a definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and sets out the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. FRS 113 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e. an exit price). The initial application of the above standards and interpretations does not have any material impact on the Group s financial statements. Financial Results Group net profit after tax for the financial year ended 31 December 2013 ("FY13") was S$2.77 billion, 31% lower than S$3.99 billion a year ago ("FY12"). Excluding divestment gains of S$1.17 billion in FY12, core net profit after tax declined 2% year-on-year. Net interest income grew 4% to a record S$3.88 billion, up from S$3.75 billion a year ago, underpinned by robust asset and deposit growth which outpaced the decline in net interest margin. Fee income reached a new high of S$1.36 billion, a 13% increase from S$1.20 billion a year ago, led by growth in wealth management, loan-related, fund management and credit card income. Trading income was S$262 million, compared with S$515 million in FY12, while profit from life assurance was S$599 million, 13% lower than S$692 million a year ago. Operating expenses were S$2.78 billion in FY13, 3% higher compared to S$2.70 billion a year ago, primarily from higher staff costs arising from headcount growth, annual salary increments and higher incentive compensation linked to business volume growth. Net allowances were S$266 million, lower compared to S$271 million in FY12. The Group s non-performing loans ( NPL ) ratio further improved to 0.7% from 0.8% a year ago. Return on equity, based on core earnings, was 11.6%, compared to 12.5% in FY12. Core earnings per share was 78.0 cents and 79.1 cents a year ago. Group net profit after tax for the fourth quarter of 2013 ( 4Q13 ) was S$715 million, an 8% increase from S$663 million a year ago and 6% lower from S$759 million the previous quarter. The year-on-year increase was driven by strong net interest income and fee income growth, as well as lower expenses Financial Results 2

12 FINANCIAL SUMMARY (continued) S$ million /(-) 4Q13 4Q12 +/(-) 3Q13 +/(-) % % % Selected Income Statement Items Net interest income 3,883 3, , Non-interest income 2,738 2,897 (5) (10) 779 (13) Total core income 6,621 6,645 1,710 1, ,757 (3) Operating expenses (2,784) (2,695) 3 (713) (724) (1) (681) 5 Operating profit before allowances and amortisation 3,837 3,950 (3) ,076 (7) Amortisation of intangible assets (58) (60) (3) (15) (15) (3) (15) Allowances for loans and impairment of other assets (266) (271) (2) (68) (68) 1 (94) (28) Operating profit after allowances and amortisation 3,513 3,619 (3) (5) Share of results of associates and joint ventures (57) Profit before income tax 3,567 3,646 (2) (6) Core net profit attributable to shareholders 2,768 2,825 (2) (6) Divestment gain, net of tax 1,168 (100) Reported net profit attributable to shareholders 2,768 3,993 (31) (6) Cash basis net profit attributable to shareholders 1/ 2,826 4,053 (30) (6) Selected Balance Sheet Items Ordinary equity 23,720 22, ,720 22, ,065 3 Total equity (excluding non-controlling interests) 25,115 25,804 (3) 25,115 25,804 (3) 24,461 3 Total assets 338, , , , ,903 5 Assets excluding life assurance fund investment assets 285, , , , ,799 6 Loans and bills receivable (net of allowances) 167, , , , ,158 5 Deposits of non-bank customers 195, , , , ,268 8 Note: 1. Excludes amortisation of intangible assets Financial Results 3

13 FINANCIAL SUMMARY (continued) Q13 4Q12 3Q13 Key Financial Ratios - based on core earnings Performance ratios (% p.a.) 1/ 2/ Return on equity SFRS 3/ basis Cash basis Return on assets 4/ SFRS 3/ basis Cash basis Revenue mix/efficiency ratios (%) Net interest margin Net interest income to total income Non-interest income to total income Cost to income Loans to deposits NPL ratio Earnings per share 2/ (cents) Basic earnings Basic earnings (cash basis) Diluted earnings Net asset value per share (S$) Before valuation surplus After valuation surplus Capital adequacy ratios (%) 5/ Common Equity Tier na 14.5 na 14.3 Tier Total Notes: 1. Preference equity and non-controlling interests are not included in the computation for return on equity. 2. Calculated based on core net profit less preference dividends paid and estimated to be due at the end of the financial period. 3. SFRS refers to Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. 4. Computation of return on assets excludes life assurance fund investment assets. 5. The Group s Capital adequacy ratios are computed based on MAS transitional Basel III rules for 2013, which took effect on 1 January Return on equity, return on assets, net interest margin and earnings per share for the quarters are computed on an annualised basis. 7. na denotes not applicable Financial Results 4

14 NET INTEREST INCOME Average Balance Sheet Average Average Average Average S$ million Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate % % Interest earning assets Loans and advances to non-bank customers 155,236 4, ,137 4, Placements with and loans to banks 44, , Other interest earning assets 1/ 37, , Total 237,432 6, ,743 5, Interest bearing liabilities Deposits of non-bank customers 176,775 1, ,564 1, Deposits and balances of banks 24, , Other borrowings 2/ 21, , Total 222,109 2, ,044 2, Net interest income/margin 3/ 3, , Q13 4Q12 3Q13 Average Average Average Average Average Average S$ million Balance Interest Rate 4/ Balance Interest Rate 4/ Balance Interest Rate 4/ % % % Interest earning assets Loans and advances to non-bank customers 163,346 1, ,166 1, ,281 1, Placements with and loans to banks 47, , , Other interest earning assets 1/ 38, , , Total 249,388 1, ,291 1, ,649 1, Interest bearing liabilities Deposits of non-bank customers 186, , , Deposits and balances of banks 24, , , Other borrowings 2/ 23, , , Total 235, , , Net interest income/margin 3/ 1, Notes: 1. Comprise corporate debt and government securities. 2. Mainly debt issued. 3. Net interest margin is net interest income as a percentage of interest earning assets. 4. Average rates are computed on an annualised basis Financial Results 5

15 NET INTEREST INCOME (continued) Net interest income rose to a record S$3.88 billion in FY13, up 4% from S$3.75 billion a year ago, driven by robust asset and deposit growth. Net interest margin for FY13 was 1.64%, a stabilised level that was maintained throughout the four quarters of Compared to the previous year, net interest margin declined 13 basis points as a result of the persistently low interest rate environment and the re-pricing of existing Singapore mortgage loans in response to market competition. The margin compression was partly offset by improved corporate and commercial loan spreads as well as lower costs from deposit funding. Net interest income for the quarter reached a new quarterly high of S$1.03 billion and was 12% higher as compared with S$921 million in 4Q12, underpinned by an increase in both assets and deposits. Compared with 3Q13, net interest income increased 5% from S$978 million. Volume and Rate Analysis 2013 vs Q13 vs 4Q12 4Q13 vs 3Q13 Increase/(decrease) due to change in: S$ million Volume Rate Net change Volume Rate Net change Volume Rate Net change Interest income Loans and advances to non-bank customers 584 (254) (63) Placements with and loans to banks 64 (251) (187) 38 (7) (2) 22 Other interest earning assets 93 (13) Total 741 (518) (62) Interest expense Deposits of non-bank customers 196 (137) (19) (2) 20 Deposits and balances of banks 24 (34) (10) 4 (4) 0 2 (2) (0) Other borrowings 77 (48) (36) 11 5 (1) 4 Total 297 (219) (59) (5) 24 Impact on net interest income 444 (299) (3) Due to change in number of days (10) Net interest income Financial Results 6

16 NON-INTEREST INCOME S$ million /(-) 4Q13 4Q12 +/(-) 3Q13 +/(-) % % % Fees and commissions Brokerage (2) 17 (19) Wealth management Fund management Credit card Loan-related Trade-related and remittances Guarantees Investment banking (59) Service charges Others (14) 5 6 (10) 7 (32) Sub-total 1,355 1, (3) Dividends (15) (54) Rental income (7) (9) 17 (3) Profit from life assurance (13) (22) 240 (32) Premium income from general insurance Other income Net trading income (49) (49) Net gain from investment securities (79) 37 (92) Net loss from liquidation of a subsidiary (3) Net gain from disposal of properties Others (8) (35) 19 (17) Sub-total (31) (41) 109 (2) Total core non-interest income 2,738 2,897 (5) (10) 779 (13) Divestment gain 1,316 (100) Total non-interest income 2,738 4,213 (35) (10) 779 (13) Fees and commissions/total income 1/ 20.5% 18.0% 20.0% 18.1% 20.0% Non-interest income/total income 1/ 41.4% 43.6% 39.7% 45.1% 44.3% Note: 1. Excludes gains from divestment of non-core assets. Fees and commissions increased 13% from S$1.20 billion a year ago to reach a record S$1.36 billion, contributed by sustained growth in wealth management income, loan-related, fund management and credit card income. Net gains from the sale of investment securities rose 46% to S$133 million, from S$91 million in FY12. Net trading income declined 49% from the strong FY12 performance to S$262 million. Profit from life assurance was 13% lower at S$599 million compared with S$692 million a year ago, largely attributed to unrealised mark-to-market losses in Great Eastern Holdings ( GEH ) Non-Participating Fund which more than offset underlying insurance business growth. As a result, core non-interest income, excluding divestment gains, declined 5% to S$2.74 billion from S$2.90 billion the previous year. Non-interest income for 4Q13 was S$679 million, down 10% from S$757 million the previous year. Fee and commission income rose 12% to S$341 million, higher than S$304 million a year ago, led by higher wealth management income, loan-related and trade-related fees. Net trading income fell 49% to S$69 million while profit from life assurance was 22% lower at S$165 million. Compared to the previous quarter, non-interest income declined 13% from S$779 million, as improved trading performance was more than offset by lower fee, insurance and investment income Financial Results 7

17 OPERATING EXPENSES S$ million /(-) 4Q13 4Q12 +/(-) 3Q13 +/(-) % % % Staff costs Salaries and other costs 1,576 1, (4) 399 (5) Share-based expenses Contribution to defined contribution plans (8) 31 1,715 1, (4) 433 (4) Property and equipment Depreciation (1) Maintenance and hire of property, plant & equipment (3) (6) 21 5 Rental expenses (2) Others Other operating expenses (3) Total operating expenses 2,784 2, (1) Group staff strength Period end 25,350 24, ,350 24, ,196 1 Average 25,030 23, ,245 24, ,110 1 Cost to income ratio 1/ 42.0% 40.6% 41.7% 43.1% 38.8% Note: 1. Excludes gains from divestment of non-core assets. Operating expenses were S$2.78 billion for FY13, an increase of 3% compared to S$2.70 billion in FY12. Staff costs were up 4% to S$1.72 billion, from S$1.65 billion a year ago, largely attributed to 3% headcount growth to support the Group s expansion in Singapore and key overseas markets, annual salary increments and higher incentive compensation linked to business volume growth. Property and equipment-related expenses were 8% higher year-on-year at S$530 million, mainly as a result of an increase in depreciation expenses. Operating expenses for 4Q13 were relatively stable year-on-year at S$713 million and were 5% higher from S$681 million in 3Q13. The quarter-on-quarter increase was mainly attributed to higher professional, business promotion and insurance-related expenses, which more than offset a decline in staff-related costs. The cost-to-income ratio was 42.0% in FY13, compared with 40.6% a year ago, largely as a result of lower contribution from market-related trading and insurance income Financial Results 8

18 ALLOWANCES FOR LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS S$ million /(-) 4Q13 4Q12 +/(-) 3Q13 +/(-) % % % Specific allowances/ (write-back) for loans Singapore (63) (4) 29 (113) 13 (128) Malaysia Others (17) (29) (25) 42 (36) Portfolio allowances for loans (9) Allowances and impairment charges/(write-back) for other assets 2 8 (84) (3) (10) 66 3 (216) Allowances for loans and impairment of other assets (2) (28) Allowances for loans and other assets were S$266 million in FY13, a decline of 2% compared to S$271 million a year ago. Specific allowances for loans, net of recoveries and writebacks, of S$81 million for the year were 29% lower from S$115 million in FY12. Specific allowances remained low at 5 basis points of loans. Portfolio allowances for loans were S$183 million, an increase of 24% from S$148 million a year ago, in line with strong loan growth. Net allowances of S$68 million in 4Q13 were relatively unchanged from a year ago and 28% lower compared with S$94 million the previous quarter Financial Results 9

19 LOANS AND ADVANCES S$ million 31 Dec Dec Sep 2013 Loans to customers 150, , ,491 Bills receivable 19,354 9,874 15,428 Gross loans to customers 169, , ,919 Allowances Specific allowances (230) (303) (266) Portfolio allowances (1,511) (1,351) (1,469) 167, , ,184 Less: assets pledged (25) (26) Loans net of allowances 167, , ,158 By Maturity Within 1 year 66,796 52,656 61,719 1 to 3 years 27,663 25,425 25,955 Over 3 years 75,161 65,949 74, , , ,919 By Industry Agriculture, mining and quarrying 6,279 4,863 5,694 Manufacturing 10,069 8,197 9,923 Building and construction 24,905 22,388 23,672 Housing loans 42,075 37,809 41,193 General commerce 27,893 17,502 23,251 Transport, storage and communication 10,989 9,106 11,114 Financial institutions, investment and holding companies 22,470 22,456 22,847 Professionals and individuals 16,208 14,272 15,922 Others 8,732 7,437 8, , , ,919 By Currency Singapore Dollar 73,907 70,141 73,315 United States Dollar 45,702 31,680 41,634 Malaysian Ringgit 20,494 18,404 19,835 Indonesian Rupiah 4,725 4,989 4,854 Others 24,792 18,816 22, , , ,919 By Geography 1/ Singapore 83,920 75,215 81,302 Malaysia 25,257 23,157 24,477 Indonesia 11,890 10,679 11,588 Greater China 27,183 17,379 23,802 Other Asia Pacific 8,357 8,253 8,473 Rest of the World 13,013 9,347 12, , , ,919 Note: 1. Loans by geography are based on where the credit risks reside, which may be different from the borrower s country of residence or the booking location of the loans. As at 31 December 2013, gross loans to customers grew by 18% to S$170 billion, from S$144 billion a year ago and were up 5% from S$162 billion in the previous quarter. Loan growth for the year was broadbased across all industry sectors across the Group s key markets, with the largest increases coming from trade finance and loans to the housing and building & construction sectors Financial Results 10

20 NON-PERFORMING ASSETS S$ million Total NPAs 1/ Substandard Doubtful Loss Secured NPAs/ Total NPAs NPLs 2/ NPL Ratio 2/ % % Singapore 31 Dec Sep Dec Malaysia 31 Dec Sep Dec Indonesia 31 Dec Sep Dec Greater China 31 Dec Sep Dec Other Asia Pacific 31 Dec Sep Dec Rest of the World 31 Dec Sep Dec Group 31 Dec , , Sep , , Dec , , Notes: 1. Comprise non-bank loans, debt securities and contingent liabilities. 2. Exclude debt securities and contingent liabilities Financial Results 11

21 NON-PERFORMING ASSETS (continued) The Group s asset quality remained sound. Non-performing loans ( NPLs ) were S$1.24 billion as at 31 December 2013, up 8% compared with S$1.15 billion a year ago and 6% lower from S$1.31 billion the previous quarter. By geography, the increase was largely from Malaysia and Greater China, partly offset by a decrease in Singapore and Other Asia Pacific. By industry segment, the increase was mainly from the manufacturing sector as well as from loans classified in the Others segment, partly offset by declines from loans to building & construction and financial institutions, investment and holding companies. The Group s NPL ratio was 0.7%, an improvement from 0.8% a year ago and the previous quarter. Total non-performing assets ( NPAs ) as at 31 December 2013, which included classified debt securities and contingent liabilities, were S$1.30 billion, an increase of 11% from S$1.17 billion a year ago and 2% lower from S$1.34 billion in the previous quarter. Of the total NPAs, 65% were in the substandard category and 57% were secured by collateral. 31 Dec Dec Sep 2013 % of % of % of S$ million loans S$ million loans S$ million loans NPLs by Industry Loans and advances Agriculture, mining and quarrying Manufacturing Building and construction Housing loans General commerce Transport, storage and communication Financial institutions, investment and holding companies Professionals and individuals Others Total NPLs 1, , , Classified debt securities Classified contingent liabilities Total NPAs 1,304 1,172 1, Dec Dec Sep 2013 S$ million % S$ million % S$ million % NPAs by Period Overdue Over 180 days Over 90 to 180 days to 90 days Less than 30 days Not overdue , , , Dec Dec Sep 2013 S$ million Loan Allowance Loan Allowance Loan Allowance Restructured Loans Substandard Doubtful Loss Financial Results 12

22 CUMULATIVE ALLOWANCES FOR ASSETS Total cumulative allowances Specific allowances Portfolio allowances Specific allowances as % of total NPAs Cumulative allowances as % of total NPAs S$ million % % Singapore 31 Dec Sep Dec Malaysia 31 Dec Sep Dec Indonesia 31 Dec Sep Dec Greater China 31 Dec Sep Dec Other Asia Pacific 31 Dec Sep Dec Rest of the World 31 Dec Sep Dec Group 31 Dec , , Sep , , Dec , , As at 31 December 2013, the Group s total cumulative allowances for assets were S$1.75 billion, comprising S$239 million in specific allowances and S$1.51 billion in portfolio allowances. Total cumulative allowances were 134% of total NPAs and 310% of unsecured NPAs, compared with the respective ratios of 142% and 333% as at 31 December Financial Results 13

23 DEPOSITS S$ million 31 Dec Dec Sep 2013 Deposits of non-bank customers 195, , ,268 Deposits and balances of banks 21,549 25,656 25, , , ,649 Loans to deposits ratio (net non-bank loans/non-bank deposits) 85.7% 86.2% 88.4% S$ million 31 Dec Dec Sep 2013 Total Deposits By Maturity Within 1 year 212, , ,629 1 to 3 years 4,020 1,441 2,636 Over 3 years 1,455 1,134 1, , , ,649 Non-Bank Deposits By Product Fixed deposits 81,565 67,263 72,418 Savings deposits 32,209 30,614 32,499 Current account 59,109 52,904 56,802 Others 23,091 14,358 19, , , ,268 Non-Bank Deposits By Currency Singapore Dollar 92,022 82,095 87,412 United States Dollar 45,847 31,455 37,890 Malaysian Ringgit 22,882 20,739 22,106 Indonesian Rupiah 4,987 5,835 4,846 Others 30,236 25,015 29, , , ,268 Non-bank customer deposits were S$196 billion as at 31 December 2013, up 19% from S$165 billion a year ago and 8% higher from S$181 billion the previous quarter. The year-on-year growth was led by a 21% increase in fixed deposits to S$81.6 billion, from S$67.3 billion a year ago, and from a 12% rise in current account deposits to S$59.1 billion, up from S$52.9 billion the previous year. The ratio of current and savings deposits to total non-bank deposits was 46.6%, compared to 50.6% a year ago. The Group's loans-to-deposits ratio was 85.7%, compared with 86.2% a year ago and 88.4% in the previous quarter. DEBT ISSUED S$ million 31 Dec Dec Sep 2013 Subordinated debt (unsecured) 4,412 5,127 4,409 Fixed and floating rate notes (unsecured) 4,340 3,022 4,089 Commercial papers (unsecured) 17,089 2,832 12,837 Structured notes (unsecured) Total 26,702 11,424 21,990 Debt Issued By Maturity Within one year 19,404 3,673 14,542 Over one year 7,298 7,751 7,448 Total 26,702 11,424 21,990 As at 31 December 2013, the Group had S$17.1 billion of commercial papers outstanding. The commercial papers form part of the Group s diversified funding sources Financial Results 14

24 CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIOS Basel III Basel II Basel III S$ million 31 Dec Dec Sep 2013 Ordinary shares 8,052 7,057 8,038 Disclosed reserves/others 15,838 15,770 15,148 Regulatory adjustments (2,006) (2,150) Common Equity Tier 1 Capital 21,884 21,036 Additional Tier 1 capital 3,458 4,955 3,458 Regulatory adjustments (3,458) (6,191) (3,458) Tier 1 Capital 21,884 21,591 21,036 Tier 2 capital 4,191 4,586 4,171 Revaluation surplus on available-for-sale equity securities 236 Regulatory adjustments (1,536) (2,303) (1,506) Total Eligible Capital 24,539 24,110 23,701 Risk Weighted Assets 150, , ,957 Capital Adequacy Ratios Common Equity Tier % na 14.3% Tier % 16.6% 14.3% Total 16.3% 18.5% 16.1% Notes: 1. na denotes not applicable. 2. Public disclosures required under MAS Notice 637 Part XI can be found in the Capital and Regulatory Disclosures section of the Bank s investor relations website ( The Group remains strongly capitalised, with a Common Equity Tier 1 ( CET1 ) capital adequacy ratio ( CAR ) of 14.5% and Tier 1 CAR and Total CAR of 14.5% and 16.3% respectively as at 31 December These ratios, based on MAS transitional Basel III rules for 2013, were well above the respective regulatory minima of 4.5%, 6% and 10%. The Group s transitional Basel III Tier 1 CAR and Total CAR as at 31 December 2013 were lower than the respective ratios a year ago, which were computed on a Basel II basis. This was largely attributed to the redemption of S$1.5 billion OCBC Class B and Class E preference shares and MYR1.6 billion OCBC subordinated bonds during the year, as well as from higher risk weights for exposures to financial institutions, equities and over-the-counter derivatives. The Group s CET1 CAR, on a fully-implemented basis, was 10.9%. In computing this ratio, the required regulatory adjustments made against CET1 capital and the recognition of non-controlling interests as CET1 capital are based on MAS Basel III rules which will be effective from 1 January The capital adequacy information of the Group s significant banking subsidiaries as at 31 December 2013 were: Capital Adequacy Ratios Total Risk Common Equity S$ million Weighted Assets Tier 1 Tier 1 Total OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad 12, % 16.2% 18.0% Bank OCBC NISP 7, % 17.3% 19.2% The capital adequacy ratios of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad are computed in accordance with the Capital Adequacy Framework (Capital Components) issued by Bank Negara Malaysia. Bank OCBC NISP computes their ratios based on the standardised approach under the Basel II framework Financial Results 15

25 UNREALISED VALUATION SURPLUS S$ million 31 Dec Dec Sep 2013 Properties 1/ 3,435 3,117 3,137 Equity securities 2/ 1,439 1,245 1,604 Total 4,874 4,362 4,741 Notes: 1. Includes properties classified as investment properties and assets held for sale. Property values are determined mainly based on external valuations at year-end, with internal reviews performed for other quarters. 2. Comprises mainly investments in quoted subsidiaries, which are valued based on their market prices at the end of each quarter. The Group s unrealised valuation surplus largely represents the difference between the carrying values of its properties and investments in quoted subsidiaries and the property values and market prices of the quoted investments at the respective periods. The carrying values of subsidiaries and associates on the balance sheet are measured at cost plus post-acquisition reserves, while those of properties are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. The valuation surplus as at 31 December 2013 was S$4.87 billion, an increase of 12% from S$4.36 billion as at 31 December The valuation surplus for properties increased by 10% to S$3.44 billion, from S$3.12 billion the previous year, largely attributed to higher property values in Singapore. The valuation surplus in equity securities rose 16% to S$1.44 billion, from S$1.25 billion a year ago mainly from higher valuation of the Group s equity stakes in GEH Financial Results 16

26 PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS SEGMENT OCBC Group s businesses are presented in the following customer segments and business activities: Global Consumer/Private Banking, Global Corporate/Investment Banking, Global Treasury and Markets, and Insurance. Operating Profit by Business Segment S$ million /(-) 4Q13 4Q12 +/(-) 3Q13 +/(-) % % % Global Consumer/Private Banking (4) Global Corporate/Investment Banking 1,826 1, (2) Global Treasury and Markets (31) Insurance (8) (21) 306 (37) Others 1/ (239) (157) 52 (69) (66) 6 (77) (10) Operating profit after allowances and amortisation 3,513 3,619 (3) (5) Note: 1. Excludes gains from divestment of non-core assets. Global Consumer/Private Banking Global Consumer/Private Banking provides a full range of products and services to individual customers. At Global Consumer Banking, the products and services offered include deposit products (checking accounts, savings and fixed deposits), consumer loans (housing loans and other personal loans), credit cards, wealth management products (unit trusts, bancassurance products and structured deposits) and brokerage services. Private Banking caters to the specialised banking needs of high net worth individuals, offering wealth management expertise, including investment advice and portfolio management services, estate and trust planning, and wealth structuring. Operating profit after allowances and amortisation increased 25% year-on-year to S$738 million in FY13, and 16% to S$173 million in 4Q13, driven by higher net interest income and fee income, which were partly offset by a rise in expenses. Global Corporate/Investment Banking Global Corporate/Investment Banking serves institutional customers ranging from large corporates and the public sector to small and medium enterprises. The products and services offered include long-term loans such as project financing, short-term credit such as overdrafts and trade financing, deposit accounts and fee-based services such as cash management and custodian services. Investment Banking comprises a comprehensive range of financing solutions, syndicated loans and advisory services, corporate finance services for initial public offerings, secondary fund-raising, takeovers and mergers, as well as customised and structured equity-linked financing Financial Results 17

27 PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS SEGMENT (continued) Global Corporate/Investment Banking s FY13 operating profit after allowances and amortisation grew 5% to S$1.83 billion from S$1.74 billion a year ago, led by higher net interest income arising from robust loan growth and partly offset by higher expenses and allowances. Operating profit in 4Q13 rose 11% year-on-year to S$463 million, mainly from higher net interest income and lower expenses. Global Treasury and Markets Global Treasury and Markets is responsible for the management of the Group s asset and liability interest rate positions, engages in foreign exchange activities, money market operations, fixed income and derivatives trading, and offers structured treasury products and financial solutions to meet customers investment and hedging needs. Income from treasury products and services offered to customers of other business segments, such as Global Consumer/Private Banking and Global Corporate/Investment Banking, is reflected in the respective business segments. Global Treasury s FY13 operating profit after allowances and amortisation of S$428 million was 31% lower than S$619 million a year ago, mainly attributed to lower net trading income. 4Q13 year-on-year operating profit growth of 23% to S$156 million was underpinned by higher net interest income and lower expenses, which more than offset a decline in net trading income. Quarter-on-quarter, operating profit rose 79%, contributed by higher net interest income and net trading income. Insurance The Group s insurance business, including its fund management activities, is undertaken by 87.2%-owned subsidiary GEH and its subsidiaries, which provide both life and general insurance products to its customers mainly in Singapore and Malaysia. Operating profit after allowances and amortisation from GEH fell 8% to S$760 million in FY13 and declined 21% to S$191 million in 4Q13. The decline in operating profit for both periods was mainly driven by lower insurance income and partly offset by higher gains from sale of investment securities. After tax and non-controlling interests, GEH s contribution to the Group s core net profit was S$542 million in FY13 and S$133 million in 4Q13, down from S$622 million in FY12 and S$185 million in 4Q12 respectively. Others Others comprise mainly property holding, investment holding and items not attributable to the business segments described above Financial Results 18